Challenges for RTD Compliance in the Current Climate

The RTD category is continuing to grow; however, many wine- and malt-

based brands struggle to figure out how they fit into current laws and regulations. On

top of that, if a company uses contract manufacturers, there are even more laws and

regulations. These issues are compounded because most states and regulatory

agencies are currently dealing with short staffing and limited resources. As a

compliance manager, I find myself having to be inventive in finding the correct

information and the best approach. This is where AI can fit into our department with

research help. 

Key Learning Objectives

• The Contract Manufacturer Conundrum: Implement proven strategies for

managing compliance across multiple contract manufacturing relationships.

•  Inventive Compliance: Learn resourceful, “outside-the-box " approaches to

access critical information, even when dealing with under-resourced regulatory

agencies.

• Future-Proofing: Gain a strategic framework for maintaining robust compliance in

a rapidly evolving market. 

Recommended Experience Level

All Levels

Speaker Details

Name: Amanda Brace 

Company: Still Austin

Title: Compliance Manager

Speaker Bio

Amanda Brace is a leading authority on strategic and operational excellence in the

wine and beer sectors. As a Compliance Manager at Still Austin and previously at BeatBox, Amanda is on the front lines, ensuring adherence to intricate federal and state beverage alcohol laws and mitigating high-stakes regulatory risk. With a deep background in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and a Master of Business Management and Leadership, Amanda provides audiences with the frameworks needed to achieve both operational discipline and significant competitive advantage. Beyond the corporate environment, Amanda is a committed advocate for DEI, actively empowering the next generation of industry leaders through her work with multiple industry networks.